| Open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm in a centenarian. | |
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PMID: 20864297 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We present the case of a 101-year-old female who was successfully operated for an open elective repair of a symptomatic 9 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. This is the oldest case reported in the literature for elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with successful outcome. This case raises an important ethical issue of human life expectancy and the appropriateness of high-risk surgery on a centenarian. |
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Authors:
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Nikesh R Lath; Kumar Rai; Tarek Alshafie |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-09-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Volume: 53 ISSN: 1097-6809 ISO Abbreviation: J. Vasc. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2010-12-27 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8407742 Medline TA: J Vasc Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 216-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Affiliation at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY, USA. |
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Aged, 80 and over Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / radiography, surgery* Bioethical Issues Female Humans Life Expectancy Risk Assessment Surgical Procedures, Elective Vascular Surgical Procedures / contraindications, ethics |
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